Two-Touch Reaction Sprint Pairs

Pitch diagram

Objectives

• -Sharpen reaction speed off a cue
• -Develop the first three steps
• -Add a football action after the sprint

Setup

1. 1Pairs facing each other over a start line with a target 15 yards away in a 22 x 10 yards area.
2. 2Place a marker at every receiving position so players know where to set the ball before it arrives.
3. 3Balls on the target line.

Coaching instructions

1. 1Coach cue releases one player to sprint and the other to chase.
2. 2The winner takes a touch and finishes at the target.
3. 3Alternate who starts as the chaser.
4. 4Ball enters from the coach and the first receiver is on two touches from that moment.
5. 5Count completed sequences under the touch limit — best of three 3-minute rounds.

Common mistakes

• -Standing tall on the first step
• -Too many reps without rest
• -Taking a settling touch that kills the tempo